Iowa Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Iowa fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2023 to 2.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 10.9% and is now 8.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.3% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Iowa unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.2 |
Iowa | 2.7% | -0.1 | +0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Iowa, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Iowa Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Iowa peaked in April 2020 at 183,898. There are now 137,136 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 40,087 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 6,675. Iowa job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Iowa | 46,762 | -1,546 | +6,675 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Iowa Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployment Rate |
Iowa Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
May 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 46,762 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 48,308 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 50,083 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 51,176 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 52,349 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 52,851 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 53,399 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 52,637 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 50,662 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 47,525 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 44,128 |